Nick Maloy Creates Subtly Tweaked Classic Handcrafted Shoes

Nick Maloy is a talented young designer who happens to dabble in all of his interests from packaging to automobiles. Yet, it is his handcrafted footwear that really steals the show. Taking classic silhouettes and subtly altering them for a customized and unconventional look, Nick Maloy is sure to become a popular shoe designer.

The cream of the crop has to be a pair of oxfords that are noticeably inspired by sneakers. As the images demonstrate, Nick Maloy has extended the sole in such a way as to mimic a traditional running shoe while maintaining the typical style of an oxford throughout the body. Since he left his position as a shoe designer at Kenneth Cole, Nick Maloy has delved purely into his own creative style ideas and these designs are a clear representation of his talent.